Overview

• Krafton retracted its earlier assertion that the ousted founders planned an early Subnautica 2 launch to secure an earn‑out.
• The Delaware judge rejected Krafton’s requests for a forensic device inspection and a preservation order, calling them unnecessary.
• The company now emphasizes claims that the founders abandoned their roles and improperly downloaded confidential materials.
• Judge Lori W. Will criticized Krafton’s narrow document production and directed the parties to confer, which both sides agreed to do.
• Subnautica 2 remains delayed to 2026, with Bloomberg reporting an extended earn‑out window that could allocate $25 million to employees as the $250 million dispute continues.